2024-25 Detroit Pistons Game Notes

Overview

• Record: 44-38
  • Home: 22-19
  • Away: 22-19
• Head Coach: J.B. Bickerstaff
• Playoffs: First playoff appearance since 2018-19

Highlights

• Cade Cunningham

  • Averaged 26.1 PPG, 9.1 APG, 6.1 RPG
  • 2025 All-Star, among top players in PTS and AST
  • Known for clutch performances and triple-doubles

• Jalen Duren

  • Franchise record FG% at 69.2%
  • High ranking in rebounds and double-doubles

• Malik Beasley

  • Set franchise record with 319 3PM
  • Played all 82 games

• Team Achievements

  • Improved by 30 wins from the previous season
  • Led NBA in dunks
  • Set a franchise record for 3PM in a season

Key Players and Statistics

• Ausar Thompson

  • Known for defensive skills, high in steals
  • Showed notable improvement in various stats

• Tobias Harris

  • Led team in plus/minus
  • Solid contributor in points and rebounds

• Tim Hardaway Jr.

  • Key contributor in shooting and scoring

• Dennis Schroder

  • Key mid-season acquisition; contributed in assists and scoring

Team Dynamics

• Offensive Strategies

  • Emphasis on 3-point shooting and fast breaks
  • Strong pick-and-roll execution

• Defensive Strategies

  • High number of steals and blocks
  • Effective in defending points in the paint

Playoff Performance

• Against New York Knicks
  • Series tied 2-2
  • Notable performances by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren

Season Challenges

• Faced several injuries affecting key players like Cade Cunningham
• Managed to overcome early-season struggles to become a strong playoff contender

Historical Context

• First team to triple win total in an 82-game season
• Comparisons to previous successful Pistons teams in terms of winning streaks and play style

Conclusion

The 2024-25 season was a significant step forward for the Detroit Pistons, showcasing major improvements in team performance, player development, and achieving critical team milestones.